In honor of Mexican Independence Day on September 16, The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas presented its initial-ever Mexican Independence Day celebration, which took location from September 15-17, 2011. The festivities kicked off at 5 p.m. on Thursday, September 15 and at 11pm was the ceremonial “Grito Mexicano” celebration at The Chandelier.

On Friday, September 16, Mexican star Pedro Fernández performed at The Boulevard Pool and on Saturday, September 17, EatDrink hosted a book signing with Meals Network chef Marcela Valladolid for her new book Mexican Created Effortless. In addition, there were mariachis and folkloric dancers performing all through the resort, genuine Mexican cuisine and drinks served at different restaurants and The Chandelier, and a “Street Fair” on P2 featuring mariachis, folkloric dancers and street carts with temporary tattoos, face-painting, candy sculpting, and a lot more!

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